What happens when a woman dares to run for president before she can even vote?
In this episode, I’m honoring the trailblazing Victoria Woodhull, a woman who broke every rule in the 19th-century playbook to claim her voice, her power, and her financial freedom.
She wasn’t just the first woman to open a brokerage firm on Wall Street or run for U.S. president, she was the first to publicly connect money with female empowerment on a national stage. Victoria didn’t just want wealth. She wanted control over how it was used, who got access to it, and how it could transform a woman’s life.
This story? It’s not just about a woman in history. It’s a masterclass in ownership, resilience, and radical reinvention.
So if you’ve ever been told to “stay in your place” or “wait your turn”, this one’s for you. Let’s begin.
00:00 – Why 60% of women stay stuck, and how money can set them free
01:10 – Victoria’s origin story: Poverty, survival, and an early hunger for power
02:40 – Breaking barriers: Launching the first woman-owned Wall Street brokerage in 1870
03:30 – Turning profits into purpose: Launching a radical women-led newspaper
04:15 – Scandal, truth-telling, and the cost of courage: Arrested on Election Day
05:20 – Reinvention abroad: Leaving America and reclaiming her power in England
06:10 – 3 key takeaways: Allies, platforms, and why reinvention is a wealth strategy
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Key Quotes:
“Financial independence is political, personal, and powerful.” – Dr. Felecia Froe
